Murder near Maitland unravelled through witness sequence
A Maitland murder case unfolds with witness accounts detailing suspect Green and Pred, clothing matches, alibis, and police searches. Testimony traces bloodstains, trousers and coat ownership, and movements from the station to the scene, as investigators probe weapon, motive, and links to Dudley, Fred, and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishen
West Mail
Hewkine
Hawidie
Green
Rua
Aimilar
Walt Csm
Gress
Caireay
Jim
Groen Lefy
Sopa
Richard Brider
Greco
Liam Bridge
Coe Una
Bagnell
Dudley
Bignell
Uke
Craur Hignel
Fiak
Neis
Tim
Tom Irwin
Warwil
Dama
Maitland
Fred
Monty
Unclear historical trial notes with evasive remarks
Fragmentary report shows a suspect recalling a statement about unmasking evidence. The record notes entrances and exits by Dudley and Welch, an adjourned hearing to Monday, and the suspect’s calm demeanor along with objections to tobacco quality in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Green
Dudley
Welch
NSW Civil Service transfers and appointments update
The notice details numerous NSW Civil Service changes including promotions transfers and appointments across departments. Key moves include Mote and others to gubernatorial roles, new junior clerks in Panic Service Board and petty sessions, temporary actings in multiple districts, and several resignations and retirements affecting various offices and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Brin
Mote
P.M
Dungog
Atkis
W. Thoman
G.P.S
Batranald
Narrabri
O' Banton
W. Scott
Alto
Eesisitar
Court of Rerinw
Sarrannt Sector
Kyogle
J T Mulling
A.V. Affick
Centenl Board
Messrs
W. P. Ryan
A. J Burkler
J. J. D. Fernon
A. HG. Clow
Tassel Miley
Ofice
GR. M'Phee
Lot Lerth
le Bowler
Alice
Pod. Muller
Larhar Kentgrove
Wickham
Willem Grant
Admirallw Howie
T. CG. Weston
Wsrho
KB. P. Walker
Aratuinian
Pend Offen
Fo PL Brown
Mores
Incul Ind Board Ofr
Armidair
Tn, Hickey
Cook
Conk
Slevander Johnsinn
Coak
Thotan Tavaren
Department of Public Works
E. Wright
Mile A
Bwlaburne
Guisée
Ronkwond Asylum
R. Wilmnire
Mien
JF Brabiainre Jorg
Adclong
Man Stole Wallet During Restaurant Robbery
A man named Mason attempted to steal a wallet from a restaurant on George Street near Livery Street. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as a bystander recovered the wallet after a struggle involving a table and several patrons. Walter Grant provided corroboration, and the incident occurred during breakfast last Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstusor
Central Pollen Court
Lonih
Elza Traviaro
George-streat
Liveryster
Masom
Mason
Walter
Iear
Walter Grant
Traviz
Manly Reserve Dispute Over Wages For Gardeners
The Port Jackson Petty Company notified Manly Council that Mey FOUN has suggested salary increases for gardeners to be paid by the council. Alderman Gilvy urged no action and questioned entitlements. The matter was referred to the finance committee for consideration of appointing a ward attendant and improving Wharves front access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jackson Petty Company
Manly
Wes
Port Jarkeon
Axine
Hneteamers
Fnancey Committee
Nowra District Court case capsizes embezzlement claim
In Nowra District Court Acting Judge Hamiltonry presided over M Keane v Hyam, a malicous prosecution action seeking £400 damages after Hyam accused an officer of embezzlement under the Local Government Act. The prior police court dismissal prompted the suit. verdict for plaintiff recorded. Mira Rice v Kennedy for £109 damages over alleged slander regarding visits to a house of ill repute. jury verdict for plaintiff £39 with a new trial bid denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Ketsie
Mitrick Court
Tee
Mira Rice
H. Kennedy
Port Macquarie medical remedy report fragment
An excerpt from a Port Macquarie column lists care for digestion and stomach troubles, mentioning Dr. Downie Caretaner and other local names, with garbled place names and phrases suggesting a patent remedy advertisement or medical notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Macquarie
Downie Caretaner
Briggs
Teleysagt
Point
Wiles River
Pact
Shalden
Quarreling Camp Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict
At Goulburn Circuit Court before Justice Simpson, Arthur Prancis faced attempted murder charges concerning James Thompsen. Testimony described a drunken camp dispute leading to a rifle shot. the jury found Prancis guilty of wounding with intent to murder after deliberating about drunken insanity and intent.
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Goulburn
Justice Simpson
Arthur Prancis
James Thompsen
Grabbes Guile
James Thompson
Crookwell
Francia
Samea Eldridge
Etubcis
Ana Lineas
Francie
Witseas
Francis
Braurie
Crookweil
Sa le Servet
Bolles
Charles Eldridge
Thompson
Prasele
Abel Ord
Stewart
Pawlet
Thomason
NSW Fisheries Board Debates River Netting Proposals
NSW Fisheries board discusses river netting bans and permits across Bogan Cudjera Creek Brunswick River and Wallis Creek. Proposals include prohibiting coarse guards on certain rivers, restricting oyster beds, and appointing inspectors for Richmond River with a focus on undersized fish and pollution. Authorities report few claimants for bird and cormorant licenses while addressing pollution from shale works and river ownership issues.
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New South Wales
Bogan
Tereime
Goth
Cudjera
Brunswick
Progroas Association of
Wallin Creek
Goewrng
Axhaemn
Ereisin
Port Stephens
Grniindy
Tha Chateman
Faroe
Paunice
Fliching
Ayver
Richmond
Eoiaph Gardens
Tormoranta
Wile
Fanny Aa Posaibir
Traveller In Trouble At North Sydney Court
Prederivle Clancy, 31, a commercial traveler, faced North Sydney Police Court on debt and larceny charges. The buyer Albert Girard testified Clancy sold goods on commission, failed to remit money from sales along the South Coast, and did not repay £3 owed. Clancy pleaded guilty to the first offence. magistrate ordered a fine with security, plus a two week imprisonment if defaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederivle Clancy
North Syanry
Dey Fuh
Gauduleny
Albert Gifferd
North Sydney
Amalnat
Proeminer
Albert Girard
Planry
Hie
Deavo Wim
Clancy
Telegraphic mix shows errors in train mission report
A garbled telegraph item from Sydney recalls a flawed station message noting miswrites and deletions. It mentions Brown Street, Adelaide, Loyal Exchange, Erdos, and Drummoyne as misread place names, with references to Mr A J Dattaur and a ministerial toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Flawong
Nsw
Fang
Einchaner
Adelaide
Erdos
Gumbeyee
Marret
Drummoynr
St George Hotels Face Local Option Court Decision
The Special Local Option Court for St George ruled on reducing licensed hotels in the district. The Bane Bouel, Rexing John Prater, and Gladstone Hotels were lowered by two licenses. The Edward Jobe Col and Parmeena licenses were reduced by one. The Gladstone’s rent period remained set, with possible extension under the act, and the Sane Souri Hotel closing date noted. Evidence covered licensed houses in AshGeld and Burwood electorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Darling
Aurut
Bane Bouel
Daryl-street
Rexing John Prater
Gladstone
Rocky Point-road
Frederick G. Willieh
Jitensen
Edward Jobe
Te Sane Souri
Rachal Chember Atoi
Jfien
AshGeld
Burwood
Water Meter Rentals Could Be Abolished Soon
Rumors circulate at the Metropolitan Board of Water and Seplace about ending water meter rentals. No official decision yet, with deputations asking for abolition and discussions expected to conclude before the next accounting period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Board of Water
Seplace
Mr. Holmes
Evening News
Aldermen Debate Solicitor Fees and City Law Use
City officials clash over a six pound solicitor fee in a financial statement. Alderman O Riorden argues a lawyer was needed for lawful purposes, while others call the practice persecution aimed at ratepayers. The mayor cites past council actions confirming solicitor use, though some fear it inflates cost and prompts improper prosecutions. The matter centers on whether every case requires a paid defender and inspector oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Alderman O Riorden
Smich
Bnes
Perritogsing
Muller
M’cauley
Coit
Coun CN
Laverigge
Taman
Billy
Naniols
Wien
Enunell
Fie
Non-Union Shearing Sparks Pastoralist Debate
Morose discussion unfolds over non union shearing as pastorals weigh a plan to hire non union labor, promising higher pay but risking pushback from unionized shearers. Key figures include MoLOsi and John the union voice, with talks focusing on wages and eligibility for non union workers.
Randwick Opium Seizure Record Drops Case Brief
An illicit drug seizure at Randwick prompts another remand as police pursue leads. The court records note ongoing investigation, with officials citing witness statements and a formal filing in the case. Details remain limited, but authorities emphasize vigilance against trafficking.
Morse Indian Root Pills Promises Liver Boost Remedy
A late 19th century patent medicine testimonial extols Morse’s Indian Root Pills as a liver oriented laxative. It claims bilious symptoms improve with regular use, citing Mrs Thomas Crom of Wat Maree and a speaker who reports relief from liver complaint, cough, phlegm, and weight gain after consistent dosing.
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More
Morse
Mra
Thomas Crom
Maree
Amy
Melbourne and New South Wales trade and weather notes
A long mixed report outlines dairy and butter markets in New South Wales and Victoria, noting cheaper bacon and rising wheat prices. It mentions Melbourne winter risks, drought impacts on pastures, and Sydney butter quality, with additional items on maize for New Zealand, oats, and railway wheat station quotes.
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N.S.W
Dulter
eWt
London
Melbourne
Asher
Sydney
Victoria
W. Diller
Pearce
Burney
NeWidid
Queensland
New Zealand
Sussex
Fare Boon
Erwin Belme
Guoemsland
Aydeey
New South Wales
Northern River
Gydney
Fragmented Early 20th Century Grocery List Remnants
A garbled OCR fragment lists food items and daily kitchen staples. It mentions bananas Fiji pears sugar tea and various vegetables, with scattered prices and measurements, reflecting a busy household or market inventory page from a historic publication.
Sydney Produce Sales Report From Australia Market Snapshot
A garbled OCR style report from Sydney Produce Sales notes wheat and corn trading details, prices per bushel, and company names like PRESCOTT Limited, Gree Bey Sinmart, and Campane Rien Teelande. It references shipments to Newtown, Tamworth, and Arp along with various market terms and producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geodon Wan
Aenin Limited
She Ayaney
Iuonime
Peinan
Asual
Cristone
Enie
Campane
Sinmart Binaies
Welkprasd Campany
Fermernn Wetest and Company
Ina i Branstonce
Bleid Th
Payne
Abudaws Ney
Ee Tamir
Quay
Tamworth
Newtown
Case from the country in marital abandonment dispute
Mr Justice Stywan opened a case in the Mareen Court over a decree for separation between Henry King laborer and Mary Jane Lewin King formerly Smith. After evidence, the judge found the respondent cohabiting since January 1 with the petitioner, who was married in 1881 at West Maitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Stywan
Menry King
Mary Jane Lewin King
Rwantutlen
Themapal Reba
Marien
Cowan
Viodin and
Leithiohn
W. J. Enright
West Maitland
Marrid
England
Balmain Police Court Hears Drunken Billiard Room Assault
Francis Stapleton admitted being drunk at a Dar Line Street billiard room on April 22. He assaulted Sydney Walker by striking his face and kicking him, leading to medical treatment and a ward labor sentence after pleas of drunkenness and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmain
Francis Stapleton
Sydney Wiliam Waller
Deimam
Waller
Ailet Pame
Dar Line
Stapleton
Stuptonin
Jim
Mmitus
Requis
Biaglelom
Chilling Destruction Recounts In New South Wales
Disjointed OCR text reports a fire at Weilington New South Wales destroying a residence and assets. It mentions customs receipts at Sydney and a political debate in the House of Representatives over tariffs and tax proposals. A body identified as Richard Scanion is found, with police investigation by Constable Willan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eevepue
Sydney
Sisor- Gay
Leo
Welton
Wellogion
Sénere
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Anson
Rome
Keith
Witremy
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Malon
Tr. Nugent
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Eth
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TS Penn
Mahoo- Fen
Dilek Bridge
Dice
Fred Wan
Miennave
Alandaly
Fréd
Byed
Cooper’s
Toata
Dino Bole
Bome
Natalie Moore
Lochinvar
Maurior
Killen
Morgan M'Lettand and Company
Mailand
N.S.W. Civil Service
Nowra
Sean
Wermat
Mr. Bélis
Merusert
Drini
N.S.W. Fisheries
Business OF the Board
Mir A. J Dattaur
Hyth Asquith
Wease of Commons
ST. George Hotels
Molosi
Clawte Smith
Fin Iireest Staltone
Aine Trier
Union AeWatore
John the Union
Randwick
Paddington
Prine Courtha
Fane
Iewald
Barmah
Lon
Trent
Fexler
Hox
Aplinn
Commercial
Morland
Fiforest
Amore
Barmedman
Wyalong
Abe
the Rock
Milleruiong
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Haney Anus
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Boman
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Cowra
Andra
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Atromgn
Manilla
Twrling Laiand
Bam
Teminra
Bage
Avigh Park
Wellington
Tan Diba
Raglay
Pollard
Lota
Sadealde
Wes Lane
Encindi
le Tna
Thaimee
Ace Lpge
Bales
Pete
Siti
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Orien Srs
Ant Surry
Fe Tomer
Acini
Penta
Appies
Fiji
Fe & Banc
Quowneland
Coe
Gree Pena
Sale Bole Nera
Prescott, Limited
Susex- Breet
Weilington
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Eenter
Toorndiba
Bert
Warden's Court
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A.b.e
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Cntey Cine
Amd
W. H. Bruce
Cronoest
Af Bedeeree
Mewclstir
Apollo
The
British Piano Depot Ltd
Barrack Street
Palley Hrraonins
Male
Yoseaee
Miller’s
Jo of
Cae Ees
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